Photo: Matteo Vinattieri, CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1864
- Coordinates
- 42°35′09″ N, 10°05′46″ E
History and description
Pianosa Lighthouse (Faro di Isola Pianosa) is an active lighthouse located on the east side of Pianosa Island.
Description
The lighthouse entered service on 1 October 1865, is currently operated by the Marina Militare. The structure is identified by the code number 2088 E.F. The lighthouse is a two-story building surmounted by a white cylindrical tower 19 metres (62 ft) high with balcony and lantern positioned at 42 metres (138 ft) above sea level. The light emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period visible at 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) of distance.
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Timeline
- 1864Built
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Getting there
Molo Teglia500 m
Aeroporto di Marina di Campo22.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pianosa lighthouse?
Pianosa lighthouse is in Campo nell'Elba, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.58575, 10.09614.
How old is Pianosa lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1864.
What else is there to see near Pianosa lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Forte Teglia (400 m away), Palazzo della Specola (500 m away), Piane alla Sughera (17.9 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 1 photos
- Faro di Pianosa (LI) — Matteo Vinattieri, CC BY 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences